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September 15 2011

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in front of a painted backdrop of red and yellow trees and a hand gesture. The seated figure wears an orange turban, orange saffron-coloured robe draped over the shoulders, a white dhoti beneath, a long gold-beaded necklace, and gold armbands; a garland of marigolds and red flowers hangs over the throne arms. Six people sit on the floor before the throne in front: a woman in a green saree, a man in a white shirt, a young boy in white, a woman in a teal-green top, a woman in a blue saree, and a bearded man in a white kurta and black head covering, several with hands folded or touching the throne's base. A brass plate with oil lamps and a small red basket sit on the side tables. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: orange turban and saffron robe with gold necklace, seated in the throne's centre as the devotees attend him.2011-09-15A photograph of a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate gold throne (peetha) against a warm orange and red painted backdrop. The central figure wears an orange saffron wrap draped over one shoulder and white dhoti, with a long orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Marigold and rose garlands hang over the throne arms. Seated before him on the floor are devotees: a woman in a green sari, a child in white, a woman in a dark blue sari, a man in white with a white head covering, and a figure in a white dhoti and shawl, with small oil lamps and offerings in front. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) candidate, with orange saffron wrap, turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace cues, seated on a throne as the teacher giving satsang.2011-09-15September 15 20112011-09-15A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms, adorned with a long gold necklace and wrist bands, smiling as he speaks. Several devotees sit on the floor before the throne: a woman in a white sari with a gold border at left, a man in white at a microphone stand, a woman in a green and gold sari, a bearded man in a white turban and white clothes, and a woman in a dark blue sari at right. Two tall brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, and a low gold table holds offerings. The background is a red and orange painted backdrop. Visible people count is six seated devotees plus the figure on the throne.2011-09-15September 15 20112011-09-15A photograph of a satsang with a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, orange shawl and a beaded necklace, with a garland of white and red flowers draped over the throne. Several devotees kneel and sit on the floor before him with hands joined in prayer: a woman in a white cream-bordered sari, a man in white, a woman in a teal sari with a long braid, a woman in orange and a woman in teal. Golden-brass oil lamp with a rooster finial stands at right, and flower arrangements and offering plates are placed before the throne against a red and gold painted backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the orange turban, orange robes, rudraksha-style necklace and throne seating.2011-09-17February 09 20122012-02-09September 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala, smiling on a gold-and-orange throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands. Behind him is a deity murti with a trident, and a gold kalasha-topped pillar. In front, a young boy in a beige shirt and a child in red bend forward, and a woman with blonde hair in a blue floral top leans in, while a woman in a white sari with gold border stands beside the throne and an older woman watches at right. Plates of sweets and fruit sit on the gold stand. The scene suggests a darshan blessing, with the seated man appearing to be Swamiji (probable) based on the orange turban, saffron robes, and rudraksha mala.2010-10-17A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl with a green-edged border sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold armlets. His right arm is raised in a gesture of address. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand at either side, and a gold low table in front holds white flower offerings and red blossoms. Seated devotees in front, including a man in a maroon striped shirt, a woman in teal and a woman in a green sari, listen. A large painted backdrop shows red autumn trees and misty mountains with a deity-style figure, and a microphone is in the foreground.2011-09-11December 08 20092009-12-08December 05 20092009-12-05